Sunday, 11 July 2010

Tearful Farewells

Have just taken Mary Jane to Cambridge to pick up her coach to Oxford.
Mary Jane has just spent a month with the West Suffolk Group of URCs as part of her field placement.
She's been like a breath of fresh air as her infectuous enthusiasm and unique way of seeing things has inspired, challenged and affirmed every church group she's been in contact with.
As an American ordinand and an educationalist Mary Jane has seen things from the outside and very quickly recognised some of our strengths and, dare I say, weaknesses.
At worship this morning she has challenged the Whiting Street congregation to be bold in their working out of their Christian faith. After the service there were many fond farewells and a number of folk with tears in their eyes.

I just give thanks that Neil had the vision to ask Sam & me to think about hosting Mary Jane for this placement - we have all been truly blessed.

May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you
wherever he may send you.
May he guide you through the wilderness
protect you through the storm
May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you
May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors
(Northumbria Community)

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